Helemano Elementary School vs. Wahiawa Elementary School
Should you attend Helemano Elementary School or Wahiawa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helemano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Wahiawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helemano Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wahiawa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
435 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#155 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
74
63
Grade 1 Students
69
88
Grade 2 Students
79
75
Grade 3 Students
50
64
Grade 4 Students
66
58
Grade 5 Students
79
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
13%
% Hispanic
20%
24%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
8%
8%
% Hawaiian
13%
31%
% Two or more races
26%
22%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
